Darius Acuff Jr. becomes first NBA rookie to score 30 points this season

He tied for second-fastest to 50 points and 10 assists.

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An opening weekend for the books for Darius Acuff Jr. 📚✍️ 👑 First rookie to score 30 PTS this season 👑 Tied for 2nd-fa Via @SacramentoKings on X

What happened: Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. opened the 2026-27 regular season with the third-most points through a rookie's first three games in After Acuff shot 5-for-24 in his NBA debut, he rebounded over the opening week to post a 22-point, seven-assist outing alongside a 33-point performance.

Why it matters: Acuff's scoring and playmaking surge gives Sacramento an immediate offensive engine in the backcourt as the Kings navigate an 0-3 start to the regular season. Reaching the 50-point and 10-assist marks in three appearances places his early workload among the quickest starts in league history.

By the numbers: Through three NBA appearances, Acuff has totaled 50-plus points and 10-plus assists after shooting 5-for-24 on Oct. 22 and recording 22 points with seven assists on Oct. 26. His three-game scoring tally ranks third among all first-year players in Kings history, while Sacramento sits at 0-3 entering Tuesday's slate.

What to watch: Acuff and the Sacramento Kings visit the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET.

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